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Whether you're visiting Tucson for the first time, or you're a local searching for what's new, Tucson has what you’re looking for. With incredible attractions for the whole family, 350 days of sunshine for outdoor adventures and golf, an extensive arts and culture background, world-class accommodations and spas, and a burgeoning culinary and nightlife scene, Tucson will keep you entertained and wanting to come back for more. Come visit Tucson and see for yourself!

Homepage Thumb - Gem Show2012 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
The "world's largest event of its kind" has museum-quality exhibits and vendors of gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, beads, art, jewelry, and supplies at nearly 40 locations. January 28 - February 12, 2012. For more information, see our Gem Show page. 

Homepage Box - Accenture Match PlayAccenture Match Play Championship
This match play tournament on the PGA TOUR circuit features the Official World Golf Rankings' top 64 pro golfers playing for a $8.5 million grand prize at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain. February 20-26, 2012.

Homepage What's New - El Tour87th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros
(Celebration of the Cowboys) includes the Tucson Rodeo, among the top 25 pro rodeos in North America, staged at Tucson Rodeo Grounds, and the Tucson Rodeo Parade, one of the country’s largest horse-drawn parades, presented since 1925. February 18 - 26, 2012.

Homepage - BestFestArizona Centennial Celebration
Downtown Tucson's celebration of Arizona's February 14 Statehood Centennial will reflect our state's rich cultural heritage and Metro Tucson's vibrant arts scene with fun for all ages, February 10-12.

Science FestivalArizona SciTech Festival
Arizona science, technology, and innovation will be showcased statewide through March 14 with events hosted by organizations including UA Science: Flandrau; Biosphere 2; UA Science Downtown; Tucson Festival of Books; and Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase.  

 

What's New in Tucson

Take a look at our new Calendar of Events to find everything there is to do in Tucson.

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  • Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
    Jan. 28 - Feb. 12
    This international marketplace of gems, minerals, fossils, beads and jewelry-making supplies as well as museum exhibits and other treasures includes more than 40 different locations across town.
  • Horse Racing at Rillito Park Race Track
    Jan. 28 - Mar. 25
    Tucson's landmark Rillito Park Race Track is the scene of live Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred horse racing on weekends through March 25 (excluding Feb 4-5).
  • American Indian Exposition
    Jan. 29 - Feb. 12
    American Indian artists and artisans selling original art, craftworks, and native foods, along with music and dancers poolside on Sat-Sun at Flamingo Quality Inn.
  • Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray
    Jan. 29 - Jun. 3
    The Tucson Museum of Art presents an intimate look at Mexico’s prolific and well-known artist Frida Kahlo through the photographic lens of her lover/friend Nickolas Muray.
  • Sundance Welcome Horse Show
    Feb. 1 - Feb. 5
    Horse Shows in the Sun presents the first of its six-week Arizona Winter Circuit with hunter, jumper and equitation classes for novice and experienced riders. Pima County Fairgrounds.
  • 74th Annual Tohono O'odham Nation Rodeo & Fair
    Feb. 2 - Feb. 5
    Arizona's longest-running American Indian rodeo has a powwow, carnival, parade, Waila dances, and food/crafts at Eugene Tashquinth Livestock Complex in Sells, 60 miles west of Tucson.
  • 100 Years of Arizona’s Best: Minerals That Made The State
    Feb. 3 - Feb. 3
    The UA Mineral Museum's new exhibit commemorates Arizona’s State Centennial with a dazzling display of Arizona minerals on loan from top collectors.
  • 20th Cochise County Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering
    Feb. 3 - Feb. 5
    Celebrate Arizona's rich cowboy heritage with performances by acclaimed poets and musicians from throughout the United States at Buena Performing Arts Center, Sierra Vista.
  • The Great Grand Canyon Time Train - Just for Kids
    Feb. 4
    All aboard for a fantastic train ride on an extraordinary time trip to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra at Tucson Symphony Center.
  • Madama Butterfly
    Feb. 4 - Feb. 5
    Arizona Opera presents Madama Butterfly, the classic story of a Japanese geisha's fragile heart shattered performed at Tucson Music Hall.
  • Art Safari
    Feb. 4
    Central Tucson Gallery Association presents a walking tour of central Tucson warehouse and storefront galleries featuring exhibit openings and artist receptions.
  • Arivaca's Rockin' Mineral Show
    Feb. 4
    A gem show in Arivaca, 60 miles southwest of Tucson, featuring minerals and fossils from Southern Arizona, local arts and crafts, a farmer's market, and various local boutiques and artisan shops.
  • Gem & Mineral Show at Tucson Botanical Gardens
    Feb. 6 - Feb. 7
    Exotic and delicate gems/minerals and a variety of large folio books on castles, palaces, European countries, map-making, minerals and classical composers on sale at Tucson Botanical Gardens.
  • Tucson Gem & Mineral Society: Minerals of Arizona
    Feb. 9 - Feb. 12
    Tucson Gem and Mineral Society presents Tucson's original gem show with displays featuring "Minerals of Arizona" and more at Tucson Convention Center.
  • The Power of Momentum—Jump Starting 2012
    Feb. 9
    A presentation focusing on issues and opportunities of small to mid-sized businesses, from financial stability to sales and marketing strategies, at Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort. RSVP required.
  • Mata Ortiz Potter Demonstration
    Feb. 9
    Mata Ortiz potter Oralia will demonstrate her pottery painting and will have pottery for sale at the Arizona Geological Survey Map and Bookstore.
  • Arizona Centennial Celebration, Downtown Tucson
    Feb. 10 - Feb. 12
    Celebration marking Arizona's 100th anniversary of statehood includes free concerts, fireworks displays, street musicians, food vendors, rides, historical re-enactments, and more for all ages in Downtown Tucson.
  • Living History Day: Arizona's Centennial Celebration
    Feb. 11
    The Tucson Presidio celebrates Arizona's 100th birthday with a Tucson Living History Day featuring Spanish colonial food, craft demonstrations, soldier drills, storytelling, and more.
  • The Sons of the Pioneers
    Feb. 11
    Rhythm & Roots AZ presents recipients of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Western Music Hall of Fame, National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, Smithsonian Institute’s “National Treasure” Designation in concert at Berger Performing Arts Center.
  • The Second City's Laugh Out Loud Tour
    Feb. 11 - Feb. 12
    Arizona Theatre Company presents The Second City with its one-of-kind Laugh Out Loud tour with the world's best and brightest comedians at Temple of Music and Art.
  • Tucson Boys Chorus Classic Concert
    Feb. 11
    The renowned Tucson Boys Chorus presents a concert of classics at Our Mother of Sorrows Church.
  • Kona "24 Hours in the Old Pueblo"
    Feb. 17 - Feb. 19
    Epic Rides hosts one of the world's largest 24-hour endurance mountain-bike events, which courses past the Tortolita, Catalina, and Galiuro mountains; watch or help raise funds for the event.
  • La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson Rodeo)
    Feb. 18 - Feb. 26
    The Tucson Rodeo, or La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Celebration of the Cowboy), is one of the top 25 professional rodeos in North America. Located at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.
  • Southwest Indian Art Fair
    Feb. 18 - Feb. 19
    Arizona State Museum presents "Southern Arizona's premier American Indian art show and market" with 200 native artists and their wares, a rug auction, live entertainment, foods, and more.
  • Creating a Great TV Series: Idea Development to Production
    Feb. 18
    UA Hanson Film Institute/Tucson Film Office present an "Inside Track" panel event at Center for Creative Photography for Tucson's creative community/anyone interested in how the television industry works.
 

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